NUR 1000 Competency #4 Practice

Explain the 3 types of memory

Sensory Memory

Short-Term Memory

Long-Term Memory

Sensory Memory

storage of information from your senses (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste)

Short-term memory

Temporary storage of information for a short period of time. Usually for immediate use

Long-term memory

Information stored for an extended period of time. Can be easily recalled

Identify memory helpers

Mnemonic devices

Repetition and rehearsal

Association with familiar concepts

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques or memory aids used to help remember information more easily. Examples include acronyms, rhymes, or visual images that assist with memorization.

Pomodoro Technique

when sitting down to study, set a timer for 25 minutes. Focus for 25 minutes, then take a break

Identify memory hindrances

Sleep deprivation, Anxiety, Hindrance

Explain the 3 recommended studying strategies

SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)

Disturbed practice (spacing studying sessions)

Active learning/ practice testing

Distributed practice

spread your study sessions out over time instead of studying everything in one long session (cramming).

Identify obstacles to studying and state strategies to overcome them

Distractions from phone or social media

Poor time management

Procrastination

Explain the impact of attitude on studying and test taking

___Studying___

Positive mindset → You use active study methods (practice questions, repetition, spacing).

Negative mindset → You rush, cram, or give up easily.

___Test-Taking__

Negative thinking increases stress hormones.

High stress can interfere with memory retrieval.

Discuss ways to reduce test anxiety

Deep Breathing and Relaxation exercises

Positive Self-talk

Visualization of success

Explain the 3 types of testing responses.

Recognition

Recall

Application/Performance

Discuss academic and personal integrity

Properly citing sources in assignments

Reporting medication errors honestly

Doing the right thing even when unobserved

Identify 3 test-taking strategies for each question type

Reading all options carefully

Eliminating clearly wrong answers

Watching for absolute words like "always" or "never"

Identify individual test-taking skills

Time management

Stress management (breathing, relaxation)

Careful reading of directions

Note-taking or organizing thoughts

critical thinking

comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it

Hinderance

Something that obstructs or delays

progress. This could be an obstacle, barrier,

or challenge that makes it harder to achieve

a goal.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or

unease, often about an uncertain outcome.

This can affect mental focus, productivity,

and emotional well-being, especially during

exams or stressful situations.

Memorize

To commit information to memory for

later recall. This involves repetitive practice,

association techniques, and concentration to

store facts in long-term memory.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having

strong moral principles. This means doing

the right thing even when no one is watching

and maintaining strong ethical standards.

Knowing

Having awareness, knowledge, or

understanding of something. This goes

beyond memorization, indicating

comprehension and familiarity with a

subject.

Cheating

Acting dishonestly to gain an unfair

advantage, especially in academics. This

includes copying from others, using

unauthorized materials, or misrepresenting

one's own work.

SQ3R

A reading comprehension strategy that

helps improve understanding and retention

of material. It stands for Survey, Question,

Read, Recite, and Review, guiding students

through an active reading process.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work,

ideas, or words without proper

acknowledgment. This is considered

academic dishonesty and can have serious

consequences in educational and

professional settings.

Cooperative learning

An educational approach where students

work together in small groups to achieve

learning goals. This method promotes

teamwork, communication, and shared

responsibility for learning outcomes.

What is test anxiety?

A complex phenomenon that includes physical, mental, and

behavioral responses related to fear of negative consequences. May feel as if the test is a

personal threat, inducing fight or

flight responses

What are physical responses to anxiety?

Increased Heart Rate, Increased Respirations, Muscle Tension, Sweating

What are mental responses to anxiety?

Nervousness, uneasiness, Negative thoughts, Drawing a "blank"

What are behavioral responses to anxiety?

Pacing, Foot tapping, Avoidance

What are factors related to test anxiety?

- Content - Difficulty of test

- Time pressures - Lack of preparation

- Setting - Method of administration

- Previous experience- Life situation

What can you do about test anxiety?

• Identify factors related to your test anxiety.

• Identify how anxiety affects you.

• Identify when anxiety tends to occur.

• Learn strategies to manage the test anxiety.

• Practice and use the strategies.

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